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AGCO Vario 1000 US Series for Farming Simulator 22

Fendt/Challenger 1000 Vario tractor in its US version, Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3, 396 to 517 hp, with single, dual or triple wheels. $329,000; PC and consoles.

Author: Custom Modding Version: 1.1.0.1 Compatible: FS22 (PC/Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) 4.6 (2,601) Updated: 16 Aug 2023 Reviewed: 26 Oct 2026
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What this mod does

AGCO Vario 1000 US Series, by Custom Modding, recreates the Fendt 1000 Vario tractor in its United States version, also sold as Challenger. It’s a big, strong machine based on Fendt technology.

In-game stats

  • Price: $329,000.
  • Power: 396 to 517 hp.
  • Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 versions.
  • Brands: Fendt and Challenger.

Features

  • LSW Optiterra 2020 tires.
  • 22, 30 and 36 inch wheels, single, dual or triple.
  • American lighting system and quick hitch.
  • Realistic sound and new animations.
  • Tinted windows and support for the 1,200-gallon Demco SideQuest tank.

DLC options

Since version 1.1.0.0 it includes the ISARIA Compact Pro terminal, which needs the Precision Farming DLC, and a passenger seat, which needs the Kubota Pack. They’re optional: the tractor works without them.

It works on PC/Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. With over 500 hp, it’s made for very large implements and big farms.

Unofficial mod created by a fan. Names, logos and liveries belong to their respective owners; neither the author nor Holymod is affiliated with them.

User rating

4.6 / 5
2,601 ratings in total 4.6 / 5 · 2,601 on GIANTS ModHub
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Highlights and things to keep in mind

Highlights
  • Up to 517 hp
  • Single, dual or triple wheels
  • Fendt and Challenger versions
Keep in mind
  • Some options require DLC
  • Expensive: $329,000
  • Unofficial mod: trademarks belong to their owners

Requirements

  • Farming Simulator 22 on PC/Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S
  • About 27 MB of free space
  • Optional: Precision Farming DLC (ISARIA) and Kubota Pack (passenger seat)

How to install it

  1. Download it from the official ModHub (link on this page) or search for "AGCO Vario 1000 US Series" in the in-game Mods menu, on PC or console.
  2. If you download it manually on PC/Mac, copy FS22_Vario1000Gen.zip (don't unzip it) into the mods folder: Documents > My Games > FarmingSimulator2022 > mods.
  3. Activate the mod when you create or load your savegame.
  4. Buy it in the Large Tractors section and choose the generation, brand and wheels.

Version history

  1. 1.1.0.116 Aug 2023Current

    Fixed fender visibility and added the hitch for the 1,200-gallon Demco SideQuest tank

Common problems

Does it work on console?

Yes. ModHub offers it on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S as well as PC/Mac; on console, you download it from the in-game Mods menu.

Do I need any DLC?

It's not required. The ISARIA terminal requires Precision Farming and the passenger seat requires the Kubota Pack.

What's the difference between Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3?

They're the three generations of the model you can choose in the shop; the mod page doesn't detail any further differences.

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